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Overview |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,876 students)
Northwest vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 457.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.7% higher at Edgewood College than Northwest Missouri State University ($33,550.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Edgewood College ($14,197 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,428 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 131.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($19,418 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman Edgewood College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Edgewood College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Edgewood College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Edgewood College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $4,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Northwest graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/